Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory

A chance meeting with a handsome stranger turns into a whirlwind affair that gets everyone talking.

Dating is the last thing on Olivia Monroe's mind when she moves to LA to start her own law firm. But when she meets a gorgeous man at a hotel bar and they spend the entire night flirting, she discovers too late that he is none other than hotshot junior senator Max Powell. Olivia has zero interest in dating a politician, but when a cake arrives at her office with the cutest message, she can't resist--it is chocolate cake, after all.

Olivia is surprised to find that Max is sweet, funny, and noble--not just some privileged white politician she assumed him to be. Because of Max's high-profile job, they start seeing each other secretly, which leads to clandestine dates and silly disguises. But when they finally go public, the intense media scrutiny means people are now digging up her rocky past and criticizing her job, even her suitability as a trophy girlfriend. Olivia knows what she has with Max is something special, but is it strong enough to survive the heat of the spotlight.
(From the book blurb)

My thoughts:
Party of Two was such an adorable book! This is my fourth by Jasmine Guillory and by now I know I can rely on her impeccable style and ability to create strong female characters.
Olivia Monroe leaves a big shot law firm in New York to start her own practice together with her friend Ellie back home in LA. Olivia is smart and hard-working, but moving across the country and starting a new life isn't easy. You need to find a house, buy a car, go to endless networking events to get new clients and so on. There is absolutely no time for dating and it is fine for Olivia at the moment. When she meets handsome Max in a hotel bar, Olivia doesn't even tell him she is a lawyer. Who needs another stupid lawyer joke? Much better kill all future questions pretending to be an accountant.After all, she isn't going to see Max ever again, so she can talk about anything she wants and that is desserts and infinite superiority of three-layered chocolate cakes. Olivia discovers later that Max is a rising political star and a junior senator. Max knows that he met someone special in Olivia, and he would like to take things slowly and build a proper relationship, but his job comes with its own challenges, not least of which is being in constant media spotlight. Can Max and Olivia's romance survive this intense pressure?
I loved both protagonists. Olivia isn't perfect, she has her own doubts and insecurities, but most importantly she is a planner. She likes to check all the details and analyse all aspects before committing herself to a decision. Max, on the other hand, is quite impulsive. Opposites may attract, but making this kind of relationship work requires special attention and willingness to communicate and compromise.
Another charming entertaining addition to Wedding Date series which already has numerous fans.

Thank you to Edelweiss and Berkley forthe ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.